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Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Pittsburgh Tribune Review columnist Tim Benz has been covering Pittsburgh sports since 2001. Along with writing for TribLIVE, he is a Steelers radio host on FOX Sports Radio Pittsburgh 970 AM, a contributor on WTAE-TV, WDVE and WXDX-FM. Plus he is a play-by-play announcer for Duquesne football/basketball and Robert Morris University hockey. Tim's Monday-Friday podcasts will cover everything going on with the Pittsburgh sports scene, fantasy sports, and gambling.
Episodes
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction "Breakfast with Benz " podcast" (5/21)--Meg McConnell on T.J. McConnell
Duquesne point guard Megan McConnell joins us to talk about on her brother, T.J., & the Pacers postseason run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (Gerger Construction 5/20)--Cam Heyward's contract; Paul Skenes' great start; Steelers schedule
This week's Madden Monday podcast looks a Paul Skenes' no-hit effort, Cameron Heyward's contract situation, the Steelers schedule and a bubbling Penguins…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction offseason podcast Breakfast With Benz podcast (5/19)--Steelers schedule release
Chris Adamski and I discuss the NFL schedule release and how it impacts the Steelers. We also talk about Cam Heyward's situation. Learn more about your ad…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction Fantasy Sports "Breakfast with Benz " podcast" (5/18)--NFL schedule release; Bucs-Cubs
In this week's fantasy sports podcast, Jeff Erickson of Rotowire and I discuss the NFL schedule's significant impact on fantasy leagues, Paul Skenes' second…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction Breakfast with Benz baseball podcast (5/17)--Paul Skenes' second start; Bucs at Wrigley
In this week's Gerger Construction baseball podcast Kevin Gorman and I discuss the Pirates' road trip to Chicago, Paul Skenes' second start, some hitting woes…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction "Breakfast with Benz " podcast--Real Golf Radio's Brian Taylor on the PGA Championship
Real Golf Radio's Brian Taylor previews this wekend's PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction "Breakfast with Benz " hockey podcast" (5/15)---NHL playoff goonism, plans for 71 & 58
In this week's hockey podcast, Brian Metzer and I discuss the the latest examples of goonism in the NHL playoff, this issues surrounding Colorado, and the…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction "Breakfast with Benz " hockey podcast" (5/13)--Ryan Malone on his Hero & Celebrity Hockey game
Ryan Malone joined me on 105.9 The X to discuss his Hero and Celebrity Hockey game which takes place Thursday night at the Island Sports Center on Neville…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz Gerger Construction podcast (5/13)--Sean Casey on Paul Skenes' debut
Former Pirate and curren MLB Network analyst Sean Casey discusses Paul Skenes' debut with me on 105.9 The X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (via Gerger Construction) podcast for 5/13--Paul Skenes' debut; Steelers WR situation; T.J. McConnell
In this week's "Madden Monday"podcast, Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss Paul Skenes' debut; Steelers WR situation; T.J. McConnell Learn more about your ad…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz baseball podcast (5/10)--Paul Skenes set to debut in Pittsburgh Saturday
Kevin Gorman of TribLIVE joins me to discuss Paul Skenes pending debut in Pittsburgh, Jared Jones' hot start, and the Pirates-Cubs series. Learn more about…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction "Breakfast with Benz " fantasy sports podcast" (5/9)--Paul Skenes called up; Cubs-Bucs preview; WR market for Steelers
In this week's Fantasy Sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of RotoWire, we discuss Paul Skenes' promotion, the Pirates vs Cubs series, Najee Harris' situation…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction Breakfast with Benz podcast (5/9)--On Paul Skenes' debut
Pirates first round pick Paul Skenes makes his MLB debut on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. Cubs PxP man Zach Zaidman joins us to discuss the…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction Breakfast with Benz podcast (5/9)--Steelers WR needs; rookie camp; Najee fallout
This week's offseason podcast with Chris Adamski looks at the Steelers WR plans, if there are any. We also discuss the upcoming rookie minicamp and fallout…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction Breakfast with Benz hockey podcast (5/7)--Todd Reirden Fired by Pens
The Penguins fired assistant coach Todd Reirden. We discuss what that means for the Penguins on the ice, on the bench and in the front office. Learn more about…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction Breakfast with Benz podcast (5/7)--The future landscape of college football (Michael McCann)
Sports legal expert Michael McCann of Sportico joins me to discuss the changing road map of college sports and the potential for a reconfigured college…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (5/6)--Penguins fire Todd Reirden; Steelers balk at Najee Harris' option
In this week's "Madden Monday" podcast, Mark Madden and Tim Benz discuss Penguins coaching changes, the Pirates' hitting woes, and the Steelers decision to…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction "Breakfast with Benz" podcast (5/3)--No 5th year option for Najee Harris
Najee Harris doesn't get his fifth year option. Chris Adamski and I discuss the pros and cons of that decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction "Breakfast with Benz" baseball podcast (5/3)--Pirates can't score; need Jedi mind tricks to win
TribLIVE's Kevin Gorman joins me to discuss the woes of the Pirates batting order, the up and down rotation, Paul Skenes' future, and other help that may be on…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction "Breakfast with Benz" fantasy sports podcast (5/2)--NFL Draft fantasy impact; struggling Pirates
Jeff Erickson of RotoWire joins me to talk fantasy sports from a baseball and post-draft NFL perspective. Struggling Pirates, loss of Mike Trout, return of…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction "Breakfast With Benz" hockey podcast (4/30)--Penguins make minor league changes
In this week's hockey podcast, Brian Metzer of the Pittsburgh Penguins Radio Network joins me to look at the NHL Playoffs, minor league changes within the…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (4/29)--Assessing the Steelers 2024 draft class
Mark Madden and I look at the Steelers' 2024 draft class, their prospects for the upcoming season, the idea of the draft coming to Pittsburgh, the NHL playoffs…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction "Breakfast with Benz" draft recap podcast (4/27)--Wrapping up the Steelers 2024 draft class
Tim Benz, Chris Adamski and Joe Rutter recap the Steelers 2024 draft class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction "Breakfast with Benz " podcast (4/26)--Some background on Troy Fautanu
Dick Fain of KJR Radio in Seattle joined me on "105.9 The X" to talk about the Steelers' No. 1 draft pick--Washington tackle Troy Fautanu. We also discuss…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction "Breakfast with Benz " fantasy sports podcast" (4/25)--NFL Draft Preview
Jeff Erickson of RotoWire joins me to discuss the NFL draft, MLB and the NBA playoffs from a fantasy sports perspective. Learn more about your ad choices…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz NFL Draft Preview podcast with Matt Williamson (4/23)--Quarterbacks and Running backs
In our final pre-draft podcast Matt Williamson and Tim Benz talk about the QBs and RBs. The Steelers may not take one until late in the draft, but when those…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction "Breakfast with Benz" hockey podcast (4/23)--Wrapping up the Pens season with Brian Metzer
Tim Benz and Brian Metzer recap the Penguins' season and forecast what might happen with the goaltending, prospect development, some aging skaters and Sidney…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction pre-draft podcast (4/23)--Steelers needs at offensive line
Matt Williamson and Tim Benz analyze the Steelers draft needs and potential targets at center and offensive tackle in loaded drafts at both positions. Learn…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction Breakfast with Benz podcast (4/22)--Steelers pre-draft press conference
Tim Benz and Joe Rutter discuss what Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan had to say during their press conference in advance of the 2024 NFL Draft. Learn more about your…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction "Breakfast with Benz Draft podcast" (4/22)--Pass Catchers (WRs/TEs)
Monday's Gerger Construction NFL Draft podcast with Matt Williamson and Tim Benz examines the Steelers' need at wide receiver, the depth at the position in the…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (4/22)--Wrapping up Pens' season; looking at the Steelers' draft
In this week's Madden Monday podcast, Mark Madden and I discuss the conclusion of the Penguins' season, the upcoming Steelers' draft, and the skidding Pirates…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction "Breakfast with Benz" baseball podcast (4/19)--Pirates in an early funk
Kevin Gorman joins me to discus the Pirates recently slide, the offensive slump, Quinn Priester's MLB season debut, and the pitch count debate for the team's…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction "Breakfast with Benz podcast" (4/19)--Kyle Dubas' season ending press conference
Our final "Breakfast With Benz" hockey podcast of the year with Seth Rorabaugh looks at what Kyle Dubas said in his season ending press conference, potential…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction "Breakfast with Benz" podcast (4/19)--Steelers draft prep
In this week's offseason podcast, Tim Benz and Chris Adamski approach draft strategy, positions of need, and approaches to potential trades. Learn more about…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction "Breakfast with Benz Draft podcast" (4/19)--Front 7
Former pro and college scout Matt Williamson and Tim Benz discuss draft options for the Steelers along the defensive line and at linebacker. Learn more about…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction Fantasy Sports Podcast (4/18)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
This week's "Breakfast With Benz" fantasy sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of Rotowire looks at NFL draft impact, Pirates-Red Sox, Masters recap, MLB pitch…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction "Breakfast with Benz Draft podcast" (4/18)--Defensive backs
Former pro and college scout Matt Williamson joins me for our first of five annual Steelers pre-draft podcast. We begin with the 2024 defensive back class…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction "Breakfast With Benz" hockey podcast (4/15)--Pens cling to life vs Predators
Can the Penguins stay alive in the Eastern Conference Playoff race against the Predators? Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me to discuss. Learn…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (4/15)--Pens loss to Bruins; Steelers offseason; Tiger at the Masters
This week's Madden Monday podcast is Penguins-heavy after their loss to Boston. But we mix in some Steelers, Pirates, and Master talk as well. Learn more about…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction Fantasy Sports podcast (4/12)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
Jeff Erickson of RotoWire joins me to discuss the Masters; MLB; some NFL off-season nuances Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction "Breakfast with Benz" Baseball podcast--David Bednar's struggles; Barry Bonds in HoF?
This week's baseball podcast with Kevin Gorman of TribLIVE looks at the Pirates trip to Philadelphia, surprising starting pitching thus far, David Bednar's…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction hockey podcast (4/12)--Penguins on 10 game points streak; face Boston next
As the Penguin ramp their points streak up to 10 games, Seth Rorabaugh and I discuss the remaining schedule, their playoff chances, Sidney Crosby's ascent up…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction "Breakfast with Benz podcast" (4/12)--Steelers draft considerations; cornerback concerns
Chris Adamski joins me to discuss the Steelers issues at cornerback, draft strategy, and Russell Wilson's "Essence" puff piece. Learn more about your ad…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction Breakfast With Benz podcast (4/11)--The Masters starts up Thursday
Brian Taylor of Real Golf Radio joins me to preview the Masters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction Breakfast with Benz hockey podcast (4/9)--Pens lose in Toronto
In this week's Breakfast With Benz Gerger Construction hockey podcast, Tim Benz and Brian Metzer discuss the Penguins' loss in Toronto, their overtime issues…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (4/8)--On Pirates hot start; Pens re-emergence; women's hoops
After a week off for "Madden Monday", Mark Madden of 105.9 the X discusses the Pens rediscovery of the playoff chase, the Pirates 8-2 start, women's…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction "Breakfast With Benz" hockey podcast (4/7)--Pens stay hot against Lightning
Seth Rorarbaugh joins me to discuss the resurgent Penguins and their latest victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction "Breakfast with Benz podcast" (4/5)--Steelers long term QB outlook
In this week's offseason podcast, Chris Adamski and I talk about the Steelers long term QB plans, holes that need to be filled in the draft and Alex…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction Breakfast With Benz fantasy sports podcast (4/5)--Pirates Opening Day edition
Pirates Opening Day edition of our Gerger Construction Fantasy Sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of RotoWire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz podcast (4/4)--Jim Leyland
Jim Leyland joined Tim Benz on 105.9 The X to discuss throwing out the first pitch and his Hall of Fame election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz podcast (4/4)--What are the Steelers getting in Justin Fields?
What are the Steelers really getting in former Bears quarterback Justin Fields? Danny Burke of BurkesBeat.com joins me from Chicago to analyze the trade. Learn…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz podcast (4/4)--Mike Rupp on the Penguins
Mike Rupp of the Penguins broadcast team joined me on 105.9 the X Wednesday to talk about the Penguins win over New Jersey and their game on Thursday against…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast (4/3)--Pirates look to stay unbeaten in Washington
Kevin Gorman of TribLIVE joins us on his way down to Washington to cover the Pirates as they look to improve to 6-0 on the season. Learn more about your ad…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (4/2)--Pens beat Rangers, face Devils Tuesday
Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me to discuss the Penguins' win over the Rangers, Sidney Crosby's standout season, the Eastern Conference…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction Breakfast with Benz podcast (4/1)--Some Seattle perspective on Russell Wilson
Ian Furness of KJR radio and Fox-13 in Seattle welcomes Pittsburgh "to the Russell Wilson experience." Ian gives us the good and the bad from Wilson's 10 years…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (3/30)--Pens hope to sweep Columbus
This week's hockey podcast with Seth Rorabaugh looks at the Pens attempt to sweep Columbus, call-ups on defense, and potential style changes this offseason…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast (3/30)--Pirates open 2024 hot
The Pirates start 2024 with two wins. The line up and the bullpen look good. Kevin Gorman joins us to discuss during our first baseball podcast of the year…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction Breakfast with Benz podcast (3/29)--Dru Joyce III on his promotion to take over the Duquesne basketball team
New Duquesne basketball head coach Dru Joyce III joins me in the wake of his promotion to replace the retired Keith Dambrot. Learn more about your ad choices…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction Fantasy sports podcast (3/28)--Jeff Erickson on MLB Opening Day
Jeff Erickson of RotoWire joins me for our weekly fantasy sports podcast to discuss MLB's opening Day, the NCAA brackets and kickoff rules changes in the NFL…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction Breakfast with Benz podcast (3/28)--Steelers roster moves; NFL Rules changes
Tim Benz and Chris Adamski discuss some NFL rules changes and Steelers roster moves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices